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House of Commons Tuesday 9 July 2019 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

New Amendments handed in are marked thus  Amendments which will comply with the required notice period at their next appearance Amendments tabled since the last publication: 10 to 24 and NC14 to NC22

NORTHERN IRELAND (EXECUTIVE FORMATION) BILL

NOTE This document includes all amendments tabled to date and includes any withdrawn amendments at the end. The amendments have been arranged in accordance with the Order of the House [8 July 2019].

NEW CLAUSES, NEW SCHEDULES RELATING TO ABORTION, MARRIAGE OR CIVIL PARTNERSHIP, HISTORICAL INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE, OR PENSIONS OF THE KIND MENTIONED IN PARAGRAPH 28 OF THE STORMONT HOUSE AGREEMENT (VICTIMS’ PENSIONS)

Conor McGinn Nick Herbert

Ged Killen Stephen Doughty Alex Sobel Tonia Antoniazzi Diana Johnson Jo Stevens Ruth Jones Susan Elan Jones Nick Boles Christian Matheson Tim Loughton Matt Western NC1 To move the following Clause— 2 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued “Marriage of same-sex couples in Northern Ireland (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to change the law relating to marriage in Northern Ireland to provide that marriage between same-sex couples is lawful. (2) Regulations under this section must be in force no later than 21 October 2019, subject to subsections (3) and (4). (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)— (a) must be laid before both Houses of Parliament; (b) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. (4) If a Northern Ireland Executive is formed before the regulations under this section come into force, any regulations made under this section and any extant obligations arising under subsection (1) shall cease to have effect.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require UK secondary legislation to extend same-sex marriage to Northern Ireland unless a Northern Ireland Executive is formed by 21 October 2019.

Jeremy Corbyn Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown NC2 To move the following Clause—

“Pension for victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on made towards preparing legislation to implement a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents mentioned in section 3 is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 1 on a report on progress made towards preparing Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 3

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued

legislation to implementing a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles- related incidents, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown NC3 To move the following Clause—

“Pension for victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents: regulations (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents, to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund. (2) Regulations under subsection (2) are to be made by statutory instrument. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. (4) The Secretary of State must lay a draft of an instrument under this section before each House of Parliament by no later than 21 October 2019.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require the Secretary of State to lay regulations before Parliament by 21 October 2019 providing for a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles- related incidents, to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson NC4 To move the following Clause—

“Reproductive rights of women in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards meeting international human rights obligations applicable to the United Kingdom in relation to the reproductive rights of women mentioned in section 3 is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. 4 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 2 on a report on progress made towards meeting international human rights obligations applicable to the United Kingdom in relation to the reproductive rights of women, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson NC5 To move the following Clause—

“Reproductive rights of women in Northern Ireland: regulations (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for services to meet the reproductive rights of women in Northern Ireland to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund. (2) Regulations under subsection (2) are to be made by statutory instrument. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. (4) The Secretary of State must lay a draft of an instrument under this section before each House of Parliament by no later than 21 October 2019.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require the Secretary of State to lay regulations before Parliament by 21 October 2019 providing services to meet the reproductive rights of women in Northern Ireland with any costs to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown NC6 To move the following Clause—

“Historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards implementing the recommendations made by the Report of the Inquiry Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 5

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995 is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 3 on a report on progress towards implementing the recommendations made by the Hart Report of the Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown NC7 To move the following Clause—

“Historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland: regulations (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for a publicly funded compensation scheme under an HIA Redress Board, distinct from the Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2009, to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund. (2) Regulations under subsection (2) are to be made by statutory instrument. (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. (4) The Secretary of State must lay a draft of an instrument under this section before each House of Parliament by no later than 21 October 2019.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require the Secretary of State to lay regulations before Parliament by 21 October 2019 providing for a publicly funded compensation scheme under an HIA Redress Board as recommended by the Hart Inquiry, with any costs to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund.

6 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson Mr NC8 To move the following Clause—

“Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards implementing marriage for same-sex couples in Northern Ireland is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 3 on a report on progress towards implementing the recommendations made by the Hart Report of the Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson Anna Soubry

Caroline Lucas Mr Alistair Carmichael NC9 To move the following Clause—

“Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland: regulations (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for marriage for same-sex couples in Northern Ireland, with any public costs to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund. (2) Regulations under subsection (2) are to be made by statutory instrument. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 7

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. (4) The Secretary of State must lay a draft of an instrument under this section before each House of Parliament by no later than 21 October 2019.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require the Secretary of State to lay regulations before Parliament by 21 October 2019 providing for a same-sex marriage for couples in Northern Ireland, with any public costs to be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund.

REMAINING PROCEEDINGS

Stella Creasy Jo Swinson

Kate Green Jess Phillips Helen Hayes Tonia Antoniazzi Jo Stevens Ms Anna Turley Stephen Doughty Martin Whitfield Wes Streeting Mr Edward Vaizey Mr Sir Edward Davey Ged Killen Rosie Duffield Angela Smith Diana Johnson Nick Boles Dr Dan Poulter Alex Sobel Hannah Bardell Caroline Lucas Ruth Cadbury Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Dame Ms Dr Paul Williams Dr Anna Soubry Layla Moran Nicky Morgan Catherine West George Freeman Holly Lynch Ms Preet Kaur Gill Kerry McCarthy Sarah Champion Mrs Madeleine Moon Thelma Walker Daniel Zeichner Christian Matheson Thangam Debbonaire Jeff Smith Owen Smith Ann Coffey Tracy Brabin John Woodcock Gill Furniss Jonathan Edwards Laura Pidcock Crispin Blunt Angela Crawley Mr Alistair Carmichael Tim Loughton Karl Turner Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods Justine Greening 5 Clause 1,page1, line 3, at end insert— “(2) This section comes into force on the day after the Secretary of State has laid before both Houses of Parliament regulations to enable the effective application in Northern Ireland of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in order to guarantee the rights of all women in Northern Ireland.” Member’s explanatory statement The Report of the inquiry concerning the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under article 8 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of 8 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued

Discrimination against Women called on the UK Government to take all measures necessary to ensure the effective application of the Convention to guarantee the rights of all women in Northern Ireland, in the absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland since January 2017.

Mr Alison McGovern Stephen Doughty Tom Brake Justine Greening Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Dr Phillip Lee Paul Masterton Mr Stewart Hosie Nick Boles Guto Bebb Dr Philippa Whitford Mr Ben Bradshaw Liz Kendall Heidi Allen Mr Ian Murray Anna Soubry Jo Swinson Ruth Cadbury Wes Streeting Hilary Benn Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Darren Jones Sir Sir Edward Davey Mr Edward Vaizey Helen Hayes Layla Moran Chuka Umunna 14  Clause 3,page2, line 13, leave out “21 October” and insert “4 September” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would bring forward the date for a progress report to 4 September 2019.

Tom Brake Sir Vince Cable Mr Alistair Carmichael Wera Hobhouse Dr Sarah Wollaston Jo Swinson

Layla Moran Chuka Umunna Christine Jardine 8  Clause 3,page2, line 13, after “report” insert “and make an oral statement to Parliament” Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 9

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Dr Julian Lewis Sir Johnny Mercer Sir Roger Gale Bob Stewart

Mr Philip Hollobone Sir Graham Brady Mrs Sheryll Murray Douglas Ross James Gray Sir David Amess Martin Vickers Mr Steve Brine Gareth Johnson 6  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on progress made towards protecting veterans of the Armed Forces and other security personnel from repeated investigation for Troubles-related incidents by introducing a presumption of non-prosecution, in the absence of compelling new evidence, whether in the form of a Qualified Statute of Limitations or by some other legal mechanism.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the options available to ensure that veterans of the Troubles would be able to assist in a truth recovery process, for the benefit of bereaved families, without fear of prosecution.

Sir Michael Fallon Dr Julian Lewis Johnny Mercer Sir Roger Gale Philip Davies Bob Stewart 7  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on progress made towards developing new prosecution guidance for legacy cases of Troubles-related incidents by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland to take into account whether or not the person who allegedly committed an offence had the means to do so because that person had been lawfully supplied with a deadly weapon, with a presumption in favour of prosecuting in cases where a person who has allegedly committed an offence had the means to do so because that person had been unlawfully supplied with a deadly weapon.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would place a duty on the Secretary to State to report on progress made towards a new prosecution guidance taking into account whether or not the person who allegedly committed an offence had been lawfully armed. 10 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Diana Johnson Dr Dan Poulter Caroline Lucas Heidi Allen Anna McMorrin

Ms Harriet Harman Thelma Walker Ms Karen Buck Tonia Antoniazzi Jo Stevens Liz McInnes Dr Sarah Wollaston Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Mrs Sharon Hodgson Debbie Abrahams Mrs Madeleine Moon Richard Burden Sarah Champion Ruth George Lisa Nandy Rosie Duffield Rachel Reeves Ruth Cadbury Liz Kendall Daniel Zeichner Jess Phillips Owen Smith Jo Swinson Jeff Smith Louise Haigh Chris Elmore Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods 9  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a review of the current legal framework on abortion in Northern Ireland with an analysis of how that framework could be amended by Parliament during the period when there is no Executive, subject to a sunset clause to respect devolution, in order to comply with the human rights obligations of the United Kingdom.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary to State to report on the legal framework on abortion in Northern Ireland with an analysis of how that framework could be amended by Parliament during the period when there is no Executive, subject to a sunset clause to respect devolution, in order to comply with the human rights obligations of the United Kingdom.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown 10  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made towards preparing legislation implementing a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the implementation of a pension for seriously injured victims and survivors of Troubles-related incidents. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 11

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson 11  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made towards meeting international human rights obligations applicable to the United Kingdom in relation to the reproductive rights of women.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the implications of any relevant judicial decision in relation to abortion.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson 12  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made towards implementing the recommendations made by the Report of the Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995, including the establishment of a publicly funded compensation scheme under an HIA Redress Board, distinct from the Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2009.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection calls for a report on implementing the Report of the Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995, published in January 2017, which was chaired by Sir Anthony Hart.

Jeremy Corbyn Tony Lloyd Karin Smyth Mr Nicholas Brown Diana Johnson Mr Alistair Carmichael 13  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made in preparing legislation to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in Northern Ireland.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection calls for a report on preparations for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. 12 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Mr Dominic Grieve Alison McGovern Stephen Doughty Tom Brake Justine Greening Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Gavin Shuker Dr Phillip Lee Paul Masterton Mr Sam Gyimah Stewart Hosie Nick Boles Guto Bebb Dr Philippa Whitford Mr Ben Bradshaw Liz Kendall Heidi Allen Mr Chris Leslie Christine Jardine Ian Murray Anna Soubry Jo Swinson Ruth Cadbury Wes Streeting Neil Coyle Hilary Benn Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Darren Jones Sir Vince Cable Sir Edward Davey Mr Edward Vaizey Helen Hayes Layla Moran Chuka Umunna 15  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State shall make a further report under subsection 1 on or before 9 October 2019 at least every fourteen calendar days thereafter until either an Executive is formed or until 18 December 2019, whichever is the sooner.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would require fortnightly reports to be made after the conference recess until an Executive was formed, or until the December recess.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Mr Simon Clarke Sir Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria Caulfield Bob Stewart Gareth Johnson 18  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made towards preparing legislation confirming the application of the in the provision of public services in Northern Ireland.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the preparation of legislation confirming the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 13

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan Mr Simon Clarke Sir Desmond Swayne Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria Caulfield Bob Stewart Gareth Johnson 19  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on whether the definition of “victim” in Article 3 of the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (Order No. 2953 (N.I. 17)) should be revised to apply only to a person who is injured or affected wholly through the actions of another person.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the definition of “victim” in the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan 20  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) Before making a report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must publish a report on or before 4 September 2019 on how section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (encouragement of terrorism) could be revised to ensure that all acts of glorification of terrorism are prohibited, including removing the legislative requirement for intent.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on revision of section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Fiona Bruce Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Maria Caulfield Martin Vickers Sir John Hayes 21  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report to be published on or before 4 September 2019 on progress made in Northern Ireland on— (a) the law on gaming machines; (b) the law on online gambling; 14 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (c) the number of people who are seeking treatment for problem gambling; (d) the services available to people seeking problem gambling; and (e) the level of support from the gambling industry for problem gambling.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on various matters related to the law on gambling in Northern Ireland and support for those experiencing problem gambling.

Fiona Bruce Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Maria Caulfield Martin Vickers Sir John Hayes 22  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report to be published on or before 4 September 2019 on progress on the use of discretionary powers to provide assistance and support under section 18(9) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015. The report must cover— (a) how many times the Department has decided it is necessary to provide assistance and support for victims of human trafficking for whom there has been a conclusive determination that the person is a victim of trafficking in human beings; (b) the reasons the Department has decided it is necessary to provide assistance and support for victims of human trafficking for whom there has been a conclusive determination that the person is a victim of trafficking in human beings; and (c) the immigration status of those victims of human trafficking for whom there has been a conclusive determination that the person is a victim of trafficking in human beings who are receiving assistance and support beyond the relevant period.” Member’s explanatory statement The subsection would include placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report on the assistance and support offered to victims of human trafficking in Northern Ireland from receiving a conclusive grounds decision.

Mr Alistair Carmichael 23  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on progress made in preparing legislation to extend the reporting requirements of donations to political parties in Northern Ireland to all donations made after 1 January 2014”.

Mr Alistair Carmichael 24  Clause 3,page2, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) The report under subsection (1) must include a report on progress made in preparing legislation to make provision to recognise coercive control and stalking in Northern Ireland”. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 15

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Mr Dominic Grieve Alison McGovern Stephen Doughty Tom Brake Justine Greening Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Gavin Shuker Dr Phillip Lee Paul Masterton Mr Sam Gyimah Stewart Hosie Nick Boles Guto Bebb Dr Philippa Whitford Mr Ben Bradshaw Liz Kendall Heidi Allen Mr Chris Leslie Christine Jardine Ian Murray Anna Soubry Jo Swinson Ruth Cadbury Wes Streeting Neil Coyle Hilary Benn Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Darren Jones Sir Vince Cable Sir Edward Davey Mr Edward Vaizey Helen Hayes Layla Moran Chuka Umunna 16  Clause 3,page2, line 16, leave out “the report” and insert “any report under this section” Member’s explanatory statement This is a consequential amendment.

Mr Dominic Grieve Alison McGovern Stephen Doughty Tom Brake Justine Greening Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Gavin Shuker Dr Phillip Lee Paul Masterton Mr Sam Gyimah Stewart Hosie Nick Boles Guto Bebb Dr Philippa Whitford Mr Ben Bradshaw Liz Kendall Heidi Allen Mr Chris Leslie Christine Jardine Ian Murray Anna Soubry Jo Swinson Ruth Cadbury Wes Streeting Neil Coyle Hilary Benn Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Darren Jones Sir Vince Cable Sir Edward Davey Mr Edward Vaizey Helen Hayes Layla Moran Chuka Umunna 17  Clause 3,page2, line 16, at end insert— “(2A) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the day on which a report under this section is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of three Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the report under this section is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of three Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. 16 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (2B) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would require progress reports to be debated.

Stella Creasy Jo Swinson Tom Brake Chuka Umunna Wera Hobhouse Norman Lamb

Kate Green Jess Phillips Helen Hayes Tonia Antoniazzi Jo Stevens Ms Angela Eagle Anna Turley Stephen Doughty Martin Whitfield Liz Kendall Wes Streeting Mr Edward Vaizey Mr Ben Bradshaw Sir Edward Davey Ged Killen Rosie Duffield Angela Smith Chris Bryant Diana Johnson Nick Boles Dr Dan Poulter Alex Sobel Hannah Bardell Caroline Lucas Heidi Allen Debbie Abrahams Ruth Cadbury Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Dame Margaret Hodge Ms Harriet Harman Dr Paul Williams Dr Sarah Wollaston Mike Gapes Anna Soubry Layla Moran Crispin Blunt Nicky Morgan Catherine West George Freeman Holly Lynch Lilian Greenwood Peter Kyle Ms Karen Buck Preet Kaur Gill Kerry McCarthy Sarah Champion Mrs Madeleine Moon Caroline Flint Thelma Walker Daniel Zeichner Christian Matheson Hilary Benn Thangam Debbonaire Jeff Smith Owen Smith Ann Coffey Alex Norris Tracy Brabin John Woodcock Gill Furniss Gloria De Piero Maria Eagle Rachel Reeves Jonathan Edwards Tulip Siddiq Laura Pidcock Lisa Nandy Dan Jarvis Angela Crawley Mr Alistair Carmichael Tim Loughton Justine Greening Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods Karl Turner NC10 To move the following Clause—

“International obligations (1) In accordance with the requirements of section 26 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 regarding international obligations, the Secretary of State must make regulations by statutory instrument to give effect to the recommendations of the Report of the Inquiry concerning the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under article 8 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 17

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (2) Regulations under this section must come into force by 21 October 2019, subject to subsections (3) and (4). (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)— (a) must be laid before both Houses of Parliament; (b) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. (4) If a Northern Ireland Executive is formed before 21 October 2019, any extant obligations arising under subsection (1) shall cease to have effect.”

Stella Creasy Jo Swinson Tom Brake Chuka Umunna Wera Hobhouse Norman Lamb

Kate Green Jess Phillips Helen Hayes Tonia Antoniazzi Jo Stevens Ms Angela Eagle Anna Turley Stephen Doughty Martin Whitfield Liz Kendall Wes Streeting Mr Edward Vaizey Mr Ben Bradshaw Sir Edward Davey Ged Killen Rosie Duffield Angela Smith Chris Bryant Diana Johnson Nick Boles Dr Dan Poulter Alex Sobel Hannah Bardell Caroline Lucas Heidi Allen Debbie Abrahams Ruth Cadbury Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Dame Margaret Hodge Ms Harriet Harman Dr Paul Williams Dr Sarah Wollaston Mike Gapes Anna Soubry Layla Moran Crispin Blunt Nicky Morgan Catherine West George Freeman Holly Lynch Lilian Greenwood Peter Kyle Ms Karen Buck Preet Kaur Gill Kerry McCarthy Sarah Champion Mrs Madeleine Moon Caroline Flint Thelma Walker Daniel Zeichner Christian Matheson Hilary Benn Thangam Debbonaire Jeff Smith Owen Smith Ann Coffey Alex Norris Tracy Brabin John Woodcock Gill Furniss Gloria De Piero Maria Eagle Rachel Reeves Jonathan Edwards Tulip Siddiq Laura Pidcock Lisa Nandy Dan Jarvis Angela Crawley Mr Alistair Carmichael Tim Loughton Justine Greening Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods Karl Turner NC11 To move the following Clause—

“International obligations: oral statement In the absence of Northern Ireland Ministers to address the matters identified by the Report of the inquiry concerning the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under article 8 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland must make an oral statement to the House of Commons 18 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued on progress on implementing recommendations in accordance with section 26(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.”

Stella Creasy Jo Swinson Tom Brake Chuka Umunna Wera Hobhouse Norman Lamb

Kate Green Jess Phillips Helen Hayes Tonia Antoniazzi Jo Stevens Ms Angela Eagle Anna Turley Stephen Doughty Martin Whitfield Liz Kendall Wes Streeting Mr Edward Vaizey Mr Ben Bradshaw Sir Edward Davey Ged Killen Rosie Duffield Angela Smith Chris Bryant Diana Johnson Nick Boles Dr Dan Poulter Alex Sobel Hannah Bardell Caroline Lucas Heidi Allen Debbie Abrahams Ruth Cadbury Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Dame Margaret Hodge Ms Harriet Harman Dr Paul Williams Dr Sarah Wollaston Mike Gapes Anna Soubry Layla Moran Crispin Blunt Nicky Morgan Catherine West George Freeman Holly Lynch Lilian Greenwood Peter Kyle Ms Karen Buck Preet Kaur Gill Kerry McCarthy Sarah Champion Mrs Madeleine Moon Caroline Flint Thelma Walker Daniel Zeichner Christian Matheson Hilary Benn Thangam Debbonaire Jeff Smith Owen Smith Ann Coffey Alex Norris Tracy Brabin John Woodcock Gill Furniss Gloria De Piero Maria Eagle Rachel Reeves Jonathan Edwards Tulip Siddiq Laura Pidcock Lisa Nandy Dan Jarvis Angela Crawley Mr Alistair Carmichael Tim Loughton Justine Greening Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods Karl Turner

NC12 To move the following Clause—

“Requirement on Secretary of State If an Executive is not formed by 21 October 2019, nothing in this Act shall remove the requirement on the Secretary of State set out in section 26(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 to direct action in the absence of ministers to ensure that all Northern Ireland departments comply with international obligations, and in particular the recommendations made by the Report of the Inquiry concerning the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under article 8 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.”

Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 19

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Tom Brake Sir Vince Cable Mr Alistair Carmichael Dr Sarah Wollaston Jo Swinson Layla Moran

Chuka Umunna Christine Jardine NC13  To move the following Clause—

“Prevention of new border arrangements (1) Section 3 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) there is inserted— “(2) Nothing in subsection (1) may permit a senior official of a Northern Ireland department to do anything that would create or facilitate border arrangements between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after exit day which feature physical infrastructure, including border posts, or checks and controls, that did not exist before exit day and are not in accordance with an agreement between the United Kingdom and the EU.”

Mr Dominic Grieve Alison McGovern Stephen Doughty Tom Brake Justine Greening Dr Sarah Wollaston

Mr Gavin Shuker Dr Phillip Lee Paul Masterton Mr Sam Gyimah Stewart Hosie Nick Boles Guto Bebb Dr Philippa Whitford Mr Ben Bradshaw Liz Kendall Heidi Allen Mr Chris Leslie Christine Jardine Ian Murray Anna Soubry Jo Swinson Ruth Cadbury Wes Streeting Neil Coyle Hilary Benn Wera Hobhouse Stella Creasy Darren Jones Sir Vince Cable Sir Edward Davey Mr Edward Vaizey Helen Hayes Layla Moran Chuka Umunna NC14  To move the following Clause—

“Parliamentary scrutiny: prorogation and adjournment (1) If regulations are made under section 2 of this Act, or a report is laid under section 3 of this Act, on a day when Parliament stands prorogued to a day after the end of the period of five days beginning with the date on which the regulations are made or the report is laid, Her Majesty shall by proclamation under the Meeting of Parliament Act 1797 (c. 127) require Parliament to meet on a specified day within that period. 20 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (2) If when regulations are made under section 2 of this Act, or a report is laid under section 3 of this Act, on a day when the House of Commons stands adjourned to a day after the end of the period of five days beginning with the date on which the regulations are made, the Speaker of the House of Commons shall arrange for the House to meet on a day during that period. (3) If when regulations are made under section 2 of this Act, or a report is laid under section 3 of this Act, on a day when the House of Lords stands adjourned to a day after the end of the period of five days beginning with the date on which the regulations are made, the Speaker of the House of Lords shall arrange for the House to meet on a day during that period. (4) In subsections (2) and (3) a reference to the Speaker of the House of Commons or the Speaker of the House of Lords includes a reference to a person authorised by Standing Orders of the House of Commons or of the House of Lords to act in place of the Speaker of the House of Commons or the Speaker of the House of Lords in respect of the recall of the House during adjournment.” Member’s explanatory statement This provision is similar to section 28 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and would ensure that Parliament was recalled if regulations were made under section 2 of the Act or a report was laid under section 3 of this Act.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan Sir Desmond Swayne Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria CaulfieldBob Stewart NC15  To move the following Clause—

“Northern Ireland: Armed Forces Covenant (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to confirm the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in the provision of public services in Northern Ireland. (2) Regulations under this section must be in force no later than 21 October 2019, subject to subsections (3) and (4). (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)— (a) must be laid before both Houses of Parliament; (b) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 21

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (4) If a Northern Ireland Executive is formed before the regulations under this section come into force, any regulations made under this section and any extant obligations arising under subsection (1) shall cease to have effect.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require UK secondary legislation to confirm the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan Mr Simon Clarke Sir Desmond Swayne Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria Caulfield Bob Stewart Gareth Johnson NC16  To move the following Clause—

“Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards preparing legislation confirming the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in the provision of public services in Northern Ireland is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 18 on a report on progress made towards preparing legislation to confirm the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan Sir Desmond Swayne Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria CaulfieldBob Stewart NC17  To move the following Clause—

“Northern Ireland: Definition of victim (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to amend the definition of “victim” in Article 3 of the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (Order No. 2953 (N.I. 17)) so that the definition applies only to a person who is injured or affected wholly through the actions of another person. (2) Regulations under this section must be in force no later than 21 October 2019, subject to subsections (3) and (4). (3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)— (a) must be laid before both Houses of Parliament; (b) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. (4) If a Northern Ireland Executive is formed before the regulations under this section come into force, any regulations made under this section and any extant obligations arising under subsection (1) shall cease to have effect.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would require UK secondary legislation to amend the definition of “victim” in the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan Mr Simon Clarke Sir Desmond Swayne Chris Heaton-Harris Nigel Adams Robert Courts Sir John Hayes Maria Caulfield Bob Stewart Gareth Johnson NC18  To move the following Clause—

“Definition of victim: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on whether the definition of “victim” in Article 3 of the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 23

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Order 2006 (Order No. 2953 (N.I. 17)) should be revised to apply only to a person who is injured or affected wholly through the actions of another person is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 19 on a report on whether the definition of “victim” in the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 should be amended by UK secondary legislation.

Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Sammy Wilson Emma Little Pengelly Gavin Robinson Mr Gregory Campbell

Ian Paisley David Simpson Jim Shannon Paul Girvan NC19  To move the following Clause—

“Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on how section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (encouragement of terrorism) could be revised to ensure that all acts of glorification of terrorism are prohibited is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. 24 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to amendment 20 on a report on revision of section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Fiona Bruce Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Maria Caulfield Martin Vickers Sir John Hayes NC20  To move the following Clause—

“Law on gambling and support for those experiencing problem gambling in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on gambling in Northern Ireland mentioned in section 3 is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to the amendment 21 on a report on progress made on the law on gambling in Northern Ireland and support for problem gambling, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Fiona Bruce Nigel Dodds Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson Maria Caulfield Martin Vickers Sir John Hayes NC21  To move the following Clause—

“Assistance and support for victims of human trafficking in Northern Ireland: debate (1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on assistance and support for victims of human trafficking in Northern Ireland mentioned in section 3 is published, make arrangements for— (a) a motion to the effect that the House of Commons has approved that report to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Commons sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published, and (b) a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report mentioned in paragraph (a) to be moved in that House by a Minister of the Crown within the period of seven Lords sitting days beginning with the day on which the relevant report mentioned in section 3 is published. (2) In this section— “Commons sitting day” means a day on which the House of Commons is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Commons is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day); “Lords sitting day” means a day on which the House of Lords is sitting (and a day is only a day on which the House of Lords is sitting if the House begins to sit on that day).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is linked to the amendment 22 on a report on progress made on the law on gambling in Northern Ireland and support for problem gambling, and provides for the report to be debated in Parliament.

Frank Field NC22  To move the following Clause—

“Referendum on reconvening of Assembly (1) The Secretary of State must, before exercising the power in section 2, make arrangements to hold a referendum in Northern Ireland before 13 January 2020 to determine whether the people of Northern Ireland wish the Assembly to be reconvened. (2) If the majority of votes cast in the referendum under subsection (1) is in favour of the reconvening of the Assembly, the Secretary of State must publish legislation to amend the Northern Ireland Act 1998 in order to enable the Northern Ireland Assembly to resume functioning in absence of an Executive. (3) The Secretary of State may make regulations by statutory instrument, subject to annulment by either House of Parliament, to prescribe the referendum date, the 26 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued referendum question, the regulation of referendum spending and any other necessary, incidental or consequential provision in relation to the holding of a referendum under this section. (4) Any costs under this section may be charged to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause is intended to facilitate a referendum within Northern Ireland on the question of whether the public wishes the Northern Ireland Assembly to reconvene so that differences between parties, and issues affecting Northern Ireland, can be resolved within the devolved assembly.

ORDER OF THE HOUSE [8 JULY 2019] That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill:

Timetable (1) (a) Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be taken in two days in accordance with this Order. (b) Proceedings on Second Reading shall be completed at today’s sitting and shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) at the moment of interruption. (c) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House, any proceedings on Consideration and proceedings up to and including Third Reading shall be taken on the second day and: (i) shall be taken as shown in the first column of the following Table, and in the order so shown, and (ii) shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at specified in the second column of the Table.

Proceedings Time for conclusion of proceedings

New Clauses, new Schedules in Four hours after the Committee of the whole House commencement of proceedings in relating to abortion, marriage or Committee of the whole House civil partnership, historical institutional abuse, or pensions of the kind mentioned in paragraph 28 of the Stormont House Agreement (victims’ pensions) Remaining proceedings in Six hours after the commencement Committee of the whole House; of proceedings in Committee of the any proceedings on Consideration; whole House proceedings up to and including Third Reading Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 27

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Timing of proceedings and Question to be put (2) When the Bill has been read a second time: (a) it shall, despite Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order), stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put; (b) the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given. (3) (a) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee of the whole House, the Chairman shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question. (b) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put. (4) If, following proceedings in Committee of the whole House and any proceedings on Consideration of the Bill, a legislative grand committee withholds consent to the Bill or any Clause or Schedule of the Bill or any amendment made to the Bill, the House shall proceed to Reconsideration of the Bill without any Question being put. (5) If, following Reconsideration of the Bill: (a) a legislative grand committee withholds consent to any Clause or Schedule of the Bill or any amendment made to the Bill (but does not withhold consent to the whole Bill and, accordingly, the Bill is amended in accordance with Standing Order No. 83N(6)), and (b) a Minister of the Crown indicates his or her intention to move a minor or technical amendment to the Bill, the House shall proceed to consequential Consideration of the Bill without any Question being put. (6) For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (1), the Chairman or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions in the same order as they would fall to be put if this Order did not apply: (a) any Question already proposed from the Chair; (b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed; (c) the Question on any amendment, new Clause or new Schedule selected by the Chair or Speaker for separate decision; (d) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown; (e) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded; and shall not put any other questions, other than the question on any motion described in paragraph (17)(a) of this Order. (7) On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chairman or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill. (8) If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (6)(d) on successive amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Chairman or Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions. (9) If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph (6)(e) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chairman shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions, except that the Question shall be put separately on any Clause of or Schedule to the Bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out. 28 Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued Consideration of Lords Amendments (10) (a) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed. (11) Paragraphs (2) to (11) of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords amendments) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (10) of this Order.

Subsequent stages (12) (a) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (b) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (a) shall thereupon be resumed. (13) Paragraphs (2) to (9) of Standing Order No. 83G (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on further messages from the Lords) apply for the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (12) of this Order.

Reasons Committee (14) Paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 83H (Programme orders: reasons committee) apply in relation to any committee to be appointed to draw up reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with this Order.

Miscellaneous (15) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply so far as necessary for the purposes of this Order. (16) Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies. (17) (a) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken, to recommit the Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order. (b) No notice shall be required of such a Motion. (c) Such a motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly. (d) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under sub-paragraph (c) shall thereupon be resumed. (e) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on such a Motion. (18) (a) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown. (b) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith. Committee of the whole House: 9 July 2019 29

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, continued (19) No debate shall be held in accordance with Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) at today’s sitting after this Order has been agreed. (20) Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House. (21) No private business may be considered at today’s sitting after this Order has been agreed.

NOTICES WITHDRAWN

The following Notices were withdrawn on 8 July 2019:

Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4